Horse Health Matters®

Desensitize Your Horse to Common Encounters

by EquiMed Staff

April 18, 2017 18:16

Because of the horse's exceptionally perceptive and sensitive nature, he has the ability to detect sensory stimuli on the trail or in unfamiliar places that …

General Care

Daily Horse Care Tasks

EquiMed Staff

Daily Horse Care Tasks

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 12:15

Learn the 5 daily tasks that are necessary for good horse keeping and the ways you can lighten your load, while keeping your horse-care tasks on schedule …

General Care

Your Horse's Endocrine System

Joan Norton VMD DACVIM

Your Horse's Endocrine System

by Joan Norton VMD DACVIM

April 22, 2017 13:51

The horse endocrine system consists of a collection of small organs such as the pituitary and adrenal glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, …

General Care

Facing Reality After Your Horse's Death

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

Facing Reality After Your Horse's Death

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 24, 2017 10:13

Read this thoughtful article by a veterinarian who has had years of personal experience caring for horses and other animals to learn how to deal with the …

Tip of the Day

Conditioning helps strengthen the upper airways of the horse (nostrils, pharynx and larynx). Horses that have a slight respiratory noise at the beginning of conditioning often lose it as they get fitter.

Healthy Barn

The Top 5 Non-human Companions for Your Horse

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

The Top 5 Non-human Companions for Your Horse

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

April 28, 2017 12:58

Learn why your horse needs companionship and which animals make good non-human buddies to help keep your horse occupied and comfortable when you cannot be there …

Hoof Care

Are Hoof Care Products Worth the Cost …

Jennifer M. Keeler

Are Hoof Care Products Worth the Cost …

by Jennifer M. Keeler

April 30, 2017 18:02

Your local tack store has shelves loaded with various horse hoof treatments. What are they used for and do they really work? What works best for periodic hoof …

Getting Value When You Purchase Horse Feed and Supplements

by EquiMed Staff

May 3, 2017 12:39

Feeding your horse is a major expense. Price ranges for feed and nutrients vary widely, and have increased in recent years due to higher grain costs. Learn how …

An Illustrated Guide to Body Scoring Your Horse

by Flossie Sellers

May 5, 2017 15:59

Evaluating the relationship of body fat to body musculature helps a horse owner determine the body score of a particular horse and is a helpful management tool …

Essentials

Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs

by EquiMed Staff

May 3, 2017 11:17

Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

November 8, 2018 11:24

Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

April 21, 2017 10:34

An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:26

Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …

Word of the Day

Navicular apparatus

The navicular bone and closely related structures (ligaments, bursa, tendons).

Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 13:06

Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …

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adjective
  1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

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Quote of the Day

The man who does not love a horse cannot love a woman.

Spanish Proverb

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